Skip laurel and cherry laurel are two popular landscape shrubs that are often confused with each other. While they share some similarities, there are several key differences between these plants that homeowners should understand when choosing one for their yard. In this article, we’ll compare skip laurel vs cherry laurel by looking at: Botanical background … Read more
If you’ve noticed brown spots appearing on the leaves of your pothos plant, you’re probably wondering what’s causing the problem. As an avid pothos grower myself, I’ve dealt with those pesky brown spots a time or two! In this article, we’ll cover the most common reasons for brown spots on pothos leaves and what you … Read more
Should You Cut Flowers Off Strawberry Plants? One of the most important things you can do as a gardener to make sure you have a lot of strawberries is to take care of the flowers on your strawberry plants. Taking off some or all of the flowers on your strawberry plants can actually make them … Read more
Hostas are a popular shade loving perennial known for their vibrant green and variegated foliage. However, it’s common to find unsightly holes chewed in the leaves, marring their beauty Holes in hosta leaves are caused by various factors like pests, diseases, environmental stress, and physical damage. By understanding what causes the holes and taking preventive … Read more
If you’re a gardener, there’s nothing worse than spending time and money on beautiful flowers that get eaten by rabbits the next morning. After years of trying different things in my garden, I’ve found that some annual flowers keep rabbits away, while others are like an open-air salad bar. Based on my personal experience here … Read more
Oak trees are one of the most widely recognized tree species due to their iconic lobed leaves With over 90 species of oak native to North America and 600 worldwide, there is immense diversity in oak leaf shapes, textures, sizes and colors But what do oak leaves actually look like? This whole guide will look … Read more
Growing African violets from seed is a fun and rewarding way to add more of these beautiful bloomers to your home or garden. While it requires some patience and care, with the right steps, you’ll have a flourishing crop of violets in no time. Why Grow African Violets from Seed? African violets, also known as … Read more
As a gardener ensuring your plants get proper nutrition is key to helping them thrive. While nitrogen phosphorus, and potassium get a lot of attention, magnesium is another important mineral needed for healthy plant growth. In fact, magnesium plays several crucial roles. But soils can become depleted in magnesium over time. That’s where using magnesium … Read more
Many gardeners have problems with dahlia tubers sprouting too soon while they are being stored. When dormant tubers feel warmer temperatures, they might think it’s spring and start to grow. If nothing is done, this early sprouting will use up all of the tuber’s energy, making it unable to grow strongly when planted. Luckily, gardeners … Read more
Violets are pretty flowers that bloom in the spring and often grow wild in fields and lawns. But have you ever thought about how these pretty little flowers get their seeds to grow new plants? Violets have evolved some clever ways to make sure their seeds get spread far and wide. Violet Seed Structure Violet … Read more